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Jan 2019

If you are a decision maker in the petroleum ministry, you can expect a call from an investigative agency well after you are retired.
8An investigation is now expected to be launched on the entire decision making process leading up the advisory given by the ministry on availability of gas from the KG Basin
8The advisory from the petroleum ministry on gas availability lead to the setting up of a string of gas fired power plants which have now become stressed assets
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In the overall story behind oil demand stays hidden the story of how individual oil products are going to grow going ahead.
8An objective assessment shows that refinery configurations are going to be out of sync with what the actual oil demand is going to be for various demand segments.
8Find out which products will see a decline or an increase in growth. How will that impact profitability?
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A case is being made out for all city buses in India to run on batteries
8Across a broad range of average daily utilization rates from 150 to 250 kilometers, and at the current unsubsidized cost of electricity supply, we find that electric buses have a lower Total Cost of Ownership relative to diesel buses not only in the absence of EV subsidies but even after factoring in the 30% tariff on import of EV batteries into India
8Factoring in the air quality benefits, projected reductions in the cost of batteries and solar electricity, it becomes evident that transitioning to an all-electric bus fleet presents an enormous opportunity for India
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8We have evolved an entirely new way of depicting a business development opportunity in the E&P sector in India
8We do not just provide you an opportunity along with a key contact but give you a detailed mapping of the E&P site.
 We provide multiple parameter mapping in terms of
 -- Block name and attendant details, along with maps
 -- Well maps, depth, drilling results, opportunities ahead
 -- Seismic maps and opportunities
 -- Rigs, rig movements, day rates
 -- Gathering and processing station details
 -- Gathering and drilling pipeline details in terms of length, diameter and type of pipelines, and opportunities ahead
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8Project Name: Greenfield POL Terminal Project
8Project Cost: Rs 432 crore
8Project Description: PDIL as an EPC contractor
8Project Event: RFQ for the long lead items is expected by March 2018.
8Expenditure Approval: Q3:2017
8RFQ Date: Mar/2019
8Release Date: Mar/2019
8Start Date: Q1:2019
8Completion Date: Q1:2021
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8Project Name: POL Depot Greenfield Project
8Project Cost: Rs 570 crore
8Project Description: IOCL is the owner
8Project Event: RFQ for the FEED is expected by March 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: Q3:2018
8RFQ Date: Mar/2019
8Release Date: Mar/2019
8Start Date: Q3:2019
8Completion Date: Q3:2022
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Construction of new marketing terminals is coming up
8Rs 300 crore project.
8Land acquisition is going on
8Work to start from July, 2019
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IOCL to supply lubricants to ONGC for Assam Asset
8It is a Rs 3 crore order
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8Project Name: Pipeline Repair
8Project Cost: Rs 150 crore
8Project Description: Offshore pipeline repair and dredging opportunity coming up. T
8Project Event: RFP for the hiring contractor O & M services and an LSTK contractor is expected by March 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: Q4/2018
8RFQ Date: Mar/2019
8Release Date: May/2019
8Start Date: Q4/2019
8Completion Date: Q4/2022
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8Project Name: KG-DWN-98/2 FPSO
8Project Cost: Rs 6500 crore
8Project Description: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited has extended the last date of bid submission for the turret moored FPSO for KG-DWN-98/2 Cluster-2 Project
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Traditionally gas fired ammonia-urea plants have been the bastion of Western technology providers.
Not longer so
A Rs 10000 crore proejct has just been awarded to a Chinese company, who will be the process licensor
Even for a tender for a coal-based ammonia-urea plant, a Chinese company is hotly in the race
Ammonia - Urea & Captive Power Plant Greenfield Project
 8Cost - Rs 10000 Crore
 8Project Event: A Chinese EPC contractor has been selected process licensor. RFQ for the long lead item is likely to be released in February 2019.
8The project will need 5 mmscmd of gas
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Project Name: Greenfield Hydroelectric Project
8Project Cost: 6000 crores
8Project Description: Get the latest update on the project, and if you are a supplier of goods and services, know which companies have got the major contracts and subcontracts. Further bids are expected soon.
8Project Event: RFQ for material handling and transportation of electromechanical equipment is expected by March 2019.
RFQ for erection and commissioning of E&M equipment is expected by the Q2 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: 2016
8RFQ Date: Mar/2019
8Release Date: Mar/2019
8Start Date: Aug/2018
8Completion Date: 2023
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Engagement of Technical Consultancy Firm for providing Detailed Engineering Design for Construction of Production Facilities for Wells Details
8Repair of Rotor and overhauling of Steam Turbines Details
8Consultancy Services of repairing with EBFRP Details
8Project Management Consultancy Services and Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management Services to revamp existing Reformer Feed Preparation Unit at refinery Details
8Procurement of tube bundles for ECU Details
8Hiring of service contract towards analysis and diagnostic of transformer oil Details
8Procurement of Laser Methane Remote Detectors Details
8Internal Inspection and Non-destructive Testing of LPG Column Details
8Providing car hiring services Details
8Hiring of services along with supply of Permanent Packers and Accessories with Tools Details
8Appointment of C&F operator cum Secondary Transportation at Lube Depot Details
8Procurement of Electrical Cables Details
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8Govt squandered assets of ONGC to favour select few, alleges Ahmed Patel Details
834 lakh homes got clean fuel in 3 years in Maharashtra under PM scheme Details
8Karnataka coalition govt hikes tax on petrol, diesel by 2 per cent Details
8India's ONGC Videsh Ltd finds more crude oil in Colombia block Details
8NHAI to sign pacts with 3 OMCs for issuing FASTags at petrol pump outlets Details
8Over 55% renewable energy MoUs signed in Vibrant Gujarat investors summits dropped Details
8Move of oil cos to float new petrol pumps challenged in HC Details
8IndianOil to raise up to $1.5 billion from overseas bond sale Details
8SBI chairman says no future for gas-based power plants in the country Details
8Falling oil prices push eurozone inflation to 8-month low Details
8PNG to help save over Rs 60 lakh per month on cooking gas in Goan town Details
8ONGC to invest Rs 6,000 crore in drilling 200 wells across Assam oil, gas fields Details
8India Oil Corp’s outlook stable despite negative free cash flow: Moody’s Details
8Oil and gas prices will remain volatile but range-bound in 2019: Moody’s Details
8Try diverting gas from non-core sectors to stuck power units: Panel Details
8Government to launch delayed second round of oil block auction on Monday Details
8PetroChina's 2018 shale gas output up 40 pct vs 2017 Details
8Libya targets oil output of 2.1 million bpd from 953,000 bpd currently - NOC Details
8Iraq says committed to OPEC+ oil output reduction Details
8Exxon stops production at Nova Scotia offshore Sable natgas project Details
8Iran says despite U.S. sanctions, it has found new 'potential' oil buyers Details
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8Get a full briefing on all 333 public sector enterprises here click on Report.
8Indian logistics industry to grow at 8-10% over the medium term buoyed by demand and supply side positives. Click on Report for more.
8A CGD company is looking at leasing out LNG storage capacity.Click on Report for more.
8China's grand plans to ensure energy security.Click on Report for more.
8LNG projects in Canada have compelling economics. Click on Report for more.
8Chabahar Port: Operations still at low key?Click on Report for more.
8There were fears that India has not invested enough in Machine Learning and AI. The truth is that it has turned out some very good products so far .Click on Report for more. Details
Is the Indian proppant market big enough for domestic manufacturers to emerge with economic manufacturing facilities?
8Hydrofracturing is now a common E&P activity and the demand for proppant is on the rise and as of now, ONGC, Oil India, Essar and other oil and gas drillers are importing the premium garde proppant, which is 6 to 8 time more efficient compared to that of the normal domestic work material.
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In the Asia-Pacific region, India is now among few countries with the largest pre-FID offshore projects
8Drilling rates however have halved from their highs but they are now expected to double by the year 2020.
8New contracts on ultra-deepwater rigs will be in the $200,000 to $225,000 per day range,on average,in 2019, increasing to about $250,000 per day in 2020
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Andhra Pradesh has eased red tape around the building of gas pipelines and city gas distribution networks
8Find out how much work has already been done in laying of:
-- Steel pipelines
-- MDPE pipelines
8Find out more on what the roadmap is for the next five years
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Corrigendum: Procurement of Carbon Steel Coated Line Pipes for JHBDPL Project Details
8Hiring of Environmental Clearance Services Details
8QRA and HAZOP of Compressor Station Details
8Enabling Works Package of Iron Ore Processing Plant Details
8Rate Contract for procurement of Potassium Hydroxide Details
8Procurement of Pneumatically driven high pressure test units with chart recorder for testing of production equipment Details
8Hiring of one set of SRDH Drilling tools Details
8Procurement of EUE Tubings, Pup joints and Cross overs Details
8Construction of Bio Diesel Tanks Details
8Supply of Free Fatty Acids Details
8Hiring of contract engineers Details
8Transportation of Bulk POL products MS HSD and Branded fuels Details
8Carrying out LUBE COD operation Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8CPM opposes Vedanta Ltd's proposed Tripura entry Details
819 lakh free LPG connections given in Gujarat by oil PSUs Details
8Coal ministry increases fuel supply for power plants Details
8Ujjwala expands LPG coverage from 55% to 90% of households Details
8Share market update: OMCs trade in the red; ONGC falls over 3% Details
8Seven districts on offer for gas bidding Details
8Piped gas supply in Patna from next month: Sushil Kumar Modi Details
83 things that make India's path to becoming fifth largest economy harder Details
8HPCL, Rajasthan let contract for Barmer integrated complex Details
8BRIEF: Moody's says global oil and gas industry heads into 2019 on steady footing Details
8Oil slips on economic downturn fears, but OPEC cuts offer support Details
8Crude oil output falls in 2018 at China's top Daqing oil field Details
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 Ammonia Brownfield Project
8Cost - Rs 250 Crore
8Project Event: The project is in the initial phase and discussion is ongoing, RFQ for the process licensor is likely to be released in April 2019. The proposal for the environmental clearance is likely to be submitted in February 2019.
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Sulphuric Acid and Captive Power Unit Expansion Project
8Cost - Rs 300 Crore
8Project Event: Discussion process is ongoing, The project team is not been formed yet. Project activities are likely to start in February 2019. RFQ for the EPC contractor is likely to be released in March 2019.
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Ammonia-Urea Energy Saving Project
8Cost - Rs 250 Crore
8Project Event: The company is still waiting for capital approval, sources, however, said that the energy saving project will come up within the DOF-inspired timelines.
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8Project Name: Refinery Greenfield Captive Power Project
8Project Cost: Rs 1034 crore
8Project Description: LSTK contractor is BHEL. Find out what kind of RFQs are expected ahead
8Expenditure Approval: Q4:2016
8RFQ Date: Mar/2019
8Release Date: Mar/2019
8Start Date: Q1:2019
8Completion Date: Q2:2021
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8Project Name: Greenfield LPG cavern storage Project
8Project Cost: Rs 702 crore
8Project Description: The owner is planning to store 1,00,000 MTPA of imported Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in unlined rock caverns near Mangalore to maintain the supply chain to rail/road tankers or to export through ship tankers.
8Project Event: RFQ for the FEED work is expected by March 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: Q1:2018
8RFQ Date: Mar/2019
8Release Date: Mar/2019
8Start Date: Q4:2019
8Completion Date: Q4:2022
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The delay has pushed the cost of the pipeline up by nearly 40%.
8But as of now everything is stuck
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Project Name: Greenfield Hydroelectric Power Project
8Project Cost: 2000 crores
8Project Description: The JV along with DPR consultant SNC Lavalin Engineering India Pvt Ltd, is carrying out the geotechnical investigations at the project site for a 1800 MW (8x216 MW underground powerhouse +2x36 MW surface powerhouse) greenfield multipurpose (power generation and flood moderation) hydel project.
8Project Event: RFQ for a social impact assessment studies consultant for carrying out SIA studies for project affected families is expected by March 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: Q2:2019
8RFQ Date: Mar/2019
8Release Date: Mar/2019
8Start Date: 2021
8Completion Date: 2027
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Project Name: Greenfield Super Thermal Power Project
8Project Cost: 10821 crores
8Project Description: Find out how GE beat BHEL and a host of other contenders for the FDG systems package. Get the latest update on the project, and if you a supplier of goods and services, know which companies have got the major contracts and sub contracts.
8Expenditure Approval: 2014
8RFQ Date: Mar/2019
8Release Date: Mar/2019
8Start Date: 30/Apr/2012
8Completion Date: Aug/2019
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8An E&P company is going to release a tender for bulk procurement of centrifugal pumps
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8Project Name: Oil Field Development
8Project Cost: Rs 150 crore
8Project Description: RFQs for the hiring of a consultant for feasibility report preparation for the development of  a DSF Round oil field are expected soon. The owner is expected to float an EOI for various services soon. Moreover, a consultant is also expected to be hired for the extension of the mining lease of the field which is set to expire by December 2019. 
8Project Event: RFQ for hiring a consultant is expected by March 2019.
RFQ for drilling services is expected by Q2 2019
8Expenditure Approval: Q2/2018
8RFQ Date: Mar/2019
8Release Date: May/2019
8Start Date: Q1/2020
8Completion Date: Q4/2021
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8Project Name: CBM Drilling Site Development
8Project Cost: Rs 2500 crore
8Project Description: A 144 well drilling programme has been drawn up.The project also involves the construction of GGS, CGS and interconnecting pipelines for various production facilities.
8Project Event: RFQ for the equipment is expected by Q2 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: Q4/2018
8RFQ Date: Q2/2019
8Release Date: Q2/2019
8Start Date: Q3/2019
8Completion Date: Q4/2022
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Baker Hughes was disqualified for an MEG contract for ONGC
8Find out who won the deal
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8Project Name: Polymer flooding
8Project Cost: Rs 2402.83 crore.
8Project Description: Polymer flooding programme for 406 wells development drilling has been delayed on account of pending clearances
8Project Event: RFQs for Polymer Flooding is expected by Q3:2019.
 RFQs for Mechanical equipment are expected by Q3:2019
8Expenditure Approval: Q2:2014
8RFQ Date: Q3:2019
8Release Date: Q3:2019
8Start Date: Q4:2019
8Completion Date: Q4:2025
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A Reliance Industries Ltd mouthpiece has launched a strident criticism of the Ujjwala Yojana.
8"The reality of the LPG scheme appears to differ from the government narrative," it claims.
8Is there more to it than meets the eye?
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Does the rapid spread of the City Gas Distribution network spell the end of the auto LPG industry?
8The answer may seem to be a "yes", as auto LPG outlets have remained stagnant over some time, with the public sector oil marketing companies seemingly ignoring this segment of the industry.
8But a clutch of private sector companies which are embarking on a rapid expansion of auto LPG dispensation centers across the country
8Find out why they are going against the grain
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The LPG cylinder market is undergoing a big expansion propelled by initiatives taken by the government.
8But an even bigger expansion of the cylinder market is expected not now but at a much later point in time
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Find out more on how the Direct Benefit Transfer scheme for LPG has dramatically impacted the commercial LPG market.
8Know more about what is ahead
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An Indian IT company has begun eliciting orders for a remote communication modular IoT Gateway that provides fully configurable and secure access to real-time data from remote
oilfield wellsites and gathering stations located on land or offshore across the globe.
8It provides 24x7 access to the remote assets -- Ethernet, WiFi, Cellular and Satellite connections -- deployed on the cloud or private network.
8This device can also be connected to any third-party platform. It reduces operating cost by enabling remote monitoring, equipment protection, and onsite automation.
8What is more, the deployment comes at a low price tag
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E&P prospecting has been stymied by environmental regulations
8The government had modified the rules recently but a groundswell of protest has forced it to remodify them again.
8Even so, newer less invasive seismic technology will find it easier to work under the new rules now than earlier
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The countdown seems to have begun for the implementation of IMO 2000 guidelines for the shipping industry in 2020.
8A new low sulphur benchmark has established a significant premium already for 0.5% low sulphur oil in comparison to HSFO, which is currently used by ships around the globe
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Implementation of S&D Process Automation Details
8Procurement of Helium Gas for online gas chromatographs Details
8Rate Contract for Handling and Loading of Hydrocarbons Details
8Refilling, Hydrotesting and Servicing of Calibration Gas Cylinders Details
8Health Assessment of Piping and Pressure Vessels Details
8Procurement of IBR Pipes and Fittings Materials Details
8Requirement of Additional Trucks for Transportation of Packed LPG Cylinders Details
8Annual Maintenance of civil works Details
8Procurement of Bends with Couplings Details
8Providing Service Assistance for Catalyst replacement in refinery Details
8Procurement of Particle Size and Shape Analyser Details
8Fabrication of Cross-overs/ Pup joints for Subsea Completion jobs Details
8Civil Works for deployment of Work Over Rigs Details
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8Oil PSUs sign pact with IIT-Bombay to set up centre of excellence Details
8Energean to supply Israeli power provider IPM with natural gas Details
8PNGRB's Roadshow for 10th City Gas Distribution Bidding Round at Jaipur Details
8With expansion in mind, Gujarat Gas to build new HQ Details
8Companies ‘Govt hasn’t yet asked ONGC to reconsider ONGC Videsh IPO’ Details
8ONGC to reconsider government demand to list exploration subsidiary Details
8Indian Oil, BPCL, HPCL stop taking margin hit on Petrol, Diesel sales Details
8PSU oil firms stop absorbing government-mandated cut on fuel prices Details
8Oil companies not to recoup losses arising from Re 1per litre subsidy on petrol, diesel Details
8PSU oil firms are no longer taking margin hit on petrol, diesel sales Details
8ONGC to reconsider govt's demand to list OVL: CMD Shashi Shanker Details
8ONGC says no demand from govt to reconsider ONGC Videsh listing Details
8State oil firms have stopped taking margin hit on petrol and diesel sales Details
8Indian Oil says Iran may still invest in Chennai Petroleum expansion Details
8Energean to supply Israeli power provider IPM with natural gas Details
8BRIEF: Investment in Indonesia's energy and mining sectors hit $32 billion for 2018 Details
8Oil kicks off 2019 with losses on signs of economic slowdown, surging supply Details
8Oil prices fall amid currency and share market turmoil, crude supply surge Details
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Ammonia-Urea Brownfield Project
8Cost - Rs 6000 Crore
8Project Event: Commercial production started from 1 January 2019.
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Ammonia-Urea Energy Saving Project
8Cost - Rs 200 Crore
8Project Event: The RFQ for EPC contractor has been already released and technical evaluation is completed but price bid is not opened yet, finalization is due in February 2018 in place of December 2018. Tender for major equipment and services is likely to be released in February 2019.
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Bid documents are being prepared for a ash pond fugitive dust suppression system package in a thermal power station.
8But approval from the high-level committee is pending.
8When will RFQs come up?
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8Project Name: Drilling Site Development
8Project Cost: Rs 150 crore
8Project Description: Owner's, RFQs for the hiring of a consultant for feasibility report preparation development of the DSF field are expected soon. The owner is expected to float an EOI for various services soon. Moreover, a consultant is also expected to be hired for the extension of the mining lease of the field which is set to expire by January 2020.
8Project Event: RFQ for hiring a consultant is expected by March 2019.
RFQ for drilling services is expected by Q2 2019
8Expenditure Approval: Q2/2018
8RFQ Date: March/2019
8Release Date: May/2019
8Start Date: Q1/2020
8Completion Date: Q4/2021
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8Project Name: Oil Field Development
8Project Cost: Rs 150 crore
8Project Description: A Linde India offshoot has become the PMC for two DSF Round fields. The owner has no previous experience in E&P Find out more on what is going on. Production is expected to start by the end of 2021.
8Project Event: RFQs for hiring an EPC contractor for pipeline installation is expected by Q2 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: Q4/2017
8RFQ Date: Q2/2019
8Release Date: Q2/2019
8Start Date: Q3/2019
8Completion Date: Q1/2021
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8Project Name: Greenfield 2G Bio Ethanol Refinery
8Project Cost: Rs 600 crore
8Project Description: At present only the DFR is being prepared
8Project Event: RFQ for the surveying work is expected by March 2019.
RFQ for the technology licensor is expected by April 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: Q3:2017
8RFQ Date: Mar/2019
8Release Date: Mar/2019
8Start Date: Q2:2019
8Completion Date: Q2:2022
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8Project Name: Greenfield Natural Gas Pipeline
8Project Cost: Rs 1800 crore
8Project Description: A relatively inexperienced operator has been awarded the authorization for laying, building and operation of this 18 MMSCMD, 522 km pipeline by PNGRB.
8Project Event: RFQ for the surveying work is expected by March 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: Q3:2017
8RFQ Date: Mar/2019
8Release Date: Mar/2019
8Start Date: Q3:2019
8Completion Date: Q3:2022
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 A maintenance contract is coming up for an LNG terminal: Find out  more
8The period of contract will be for 36 months
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Recent materials science breakthroughs using high computer processing prowess will take steps toward commercial viability for a new plastic-like polymer that can be recycled indefinitely.
8More such materials are expected to come in existence as a few global companies are soon expected to announce "quantum supremacy" in terms of computer processing capacity. Quantum supremacy is the potential ability of quantum computing devices to solve problems that classical computers practically cannot
8Intel revealed a 49-qubit quantum chip, and IBM and Google are pursuing chips between 49 and 50 qubits—believed to be the tipping point for quantum supremacy.
8The point to note is that the D-Wave’s quantum annealing process recently made a materials science breakthrough.
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What should be the treatment be for a plant that is earning revenue even before it is ready for its intended use?
8An oil & gas asset, for example, can start selling its test oil or gas before the facility actually comes on stream.
8How is that to be treated?
8New standards are now being set up on this front
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There is now talk of a "smart tax" on crude oil and petroleum products depending upon actual lifecycle emissions associated with different types of oil and different methods of oil production and refining.
8Find out how this kind of efforts are already bearing fruit
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8Is the Cambay cash call problem between Oilex and GSPC now moving towards a resolution? It seems like. Click on Reports.
8Alphageo bags a new contract from ONGC. Click on Details
8ONGC starts pipeline laying activity for Geleki pipeline network, as part of an effort that will enhance the field life by an extra 20 years,  even as a service contract is sought to be worked out. Click on Details for more
8An ethanol tankage expansion project is coming up: Click on Reports for more
8GAIL is planning to run LPG units on RLNG. Know more click on Report.
8Bio-diesel offtake: Get the data here click on Report. Details
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is on the cusp of implementing new sulfur regulations that will have significant implications for the shipping industry—and the 90 percent of global trade that relies on it.
8Given the low level of readiness to comply with these regulations, the global shipping industry will undergo a disorderly and disruptive transition to the new environment in 2019. The implications will go far beyond the shipping industry.
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How is 2019 going to fare for all us?
8Here are 10 significant predictions, including forecasts of events that we believe will occur and trends that we expect will gain momentum in the coming year.
8For each prediction, we first explain the current state of play and then lay out our expectations for how it will unfold over the next 12 months.
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The Chinese are becoming increasingly aware about resistance building to Chinese investments in some parts of the world.
8In 2018, the committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) blocked Broadcom’s takeover of Qualcomm in one high-profile example. Malaysia—increasingly wary of Chinese investment—froze $20 billion in Chinese projects. And countries such as Australia, France, and Germany strengthened oversight of inbound FDI.
8In this context, the Chinese seems to be winning the public relations battle in Africa.
8China was able to do so using a “five-no” approach.
8The Chinese example can be a lesson for India which also has a heavy-handed footprint in countries over which it exerts a lot of influence.
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Land acquisition for solar projects is running into trouble as increasingly state governments are being accused of steamrolling the interests and claims of vulnerable communities from whom land is acquired.
8A case study of explores the case of one of the world’s largest solar park projects in India, where tough government laws, a proliferation of middlemen and use extra-legal mechanisms have dispossessed small and marginal farmers of their life-sustaining assets
8Also find out why India’s long-awaited 2014 Right to Fair Compensation, Resettlement, Rehabilitation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, does not help much in protecting the vulnerable
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The oil & gas industry must take note of the government of India's determination to have an electric vehicle content of 30% by the year 2030.
8The first tentative steps are already been taken, with the government now mandating wet lease of electric vehicles in all government offices.
8Public sector or government funded companies are expected to follow suit.
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